Here on Earth
Aqui Na Terra
Synopsis
Miguel (Luis Miguel Cintra) is lucky that his income will only level off if he neglects his business as a financier, and his wife and family will be well supported. Why? Because he has begun hearing noises that no one else hears, noises that bother him a great deal, and that make it impossible for him to bear human society. His wife (Jessica Weiss) is thoroughly put out by this radically changed behavior in her formerly good husband, but though she considers leaving him, she stays by his side. Deep in the mountains, Cecelia (Rita Dias), a devout, pure young cowherd, has been brutally raped by an old man. Her boyfriend (Pedro Hestnes) has killed the rapist, and fled the area. As a result of the rape, Cecelia is pregnant. One day, while driving in the mountains, Miguel gives Cecelia's boyfriend a ride. The two of them chance upon her sitting amid the rocks with her infant baby.
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Luís Miguel Cintra
Miguel
Jessica Weiss
Isabel
Pedro Hestnes
António
Rita Dias
Cecilia
Isabel de Castro
Miguel's mother
Laura Soveral
Housekeeper
Inês de Medeiros
Prostituta
Henrique Viana
Inspector
Cremilda Gil
Viúva
Canto e Castro
Homem de negócios
Artur Ramos
Doutor
Rui Morisson
Padre
Maria d'Aires
Mulher do Polícia (uncredited)
Rui Luís Brás
Leque (voice)
Luís Lucas
Bello (voice)
Maria João Luís
Isabel (voice)
Sandra Faleiro
Kitty
Monica Calle
Zoe, Nurse (voice)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- João Botelho
- Screenplay & Story
- João Botelho
- Original Score
- António Pinho Vargas
- Original Title
- Aqui Na Terra
- Country of Origin
- Portugal, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- BBC, Companhia Portuguesa de Filmes
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
João Botelho
João Botelho
António Pinho Vargas
Elso Roque
José Nascimento
António da Cunha Telles, Maria João Mayer
Department Leadership Roster
João Botelho
Director
João Botelho
Writer
António da Cunha Telles
Producer
Ana Vaz da Silva
Production Design
José Nascimento
Editor
Elso Roque
Director of Photography
Rita Lopes Alves
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Here on Earth.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Here on Earth
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What is Here on Earth about?
Miguel (Luis Miguel Cintra) is lucky that his income will only level off if he neglects his business as a financier, and his wife and family will be well supported. Why? Because he has begun hearing noises that no one else hears, noises that bother him a great deal, and that make it impossible for him to bear human society. His wife (Jessica Weiss) is thoroughly put out by this radically changed behavior in her formerly good husband, but though she considers leaving him, she stays by his side. Deep in the mountains, Cecelia (Rita Dias), a devout, pure young cowherd, has been brutally raped by an old man. Her boyfriend (Pedro Hestnes) has killed the rapist, and fled the area. As a result of the rape, Cecelia is pregnant. One day, while driving in the mountains, Miguel gives Cecelia's boyfriend a ride. The two of them chance upon her sitting amid the rocks with her infant baby.
Who directed Here on Earth?
Here on Earth was directed by João Botelho.
Who stars in Here on Earth?
The principal cast of Here on Earth includes Luís Miguel Cintra, Jessica Weiss, Pedro Hestnes, Rita Dias, Isabel de Castro.
When was Here on Earth released and how long is it?
Here on Earth was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for Here on Earth?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Here on Earth was composed by António Pinho Vargas.